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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
2
Legal notice style item stating correction policy for reflections and contact for The Leader publishers. Includes standard lines about correction upon notification and subscription rates of 2.00 and 1.25.
A compact period voice urges buying locally to keep spending within the city and support schools churches lodges and public services. It argues that residents should buy from neighbors who pay taxes and stand behind their goods and services.
The piece notes massive press hype for boxing events like Dempsey Gibbons in Shelby Montana, with planes rushed photographs and millions spent on advertising. It contrasts this with sparse wire coverage of major infrastructure orders and projects that create employment and power across the country.
The routine maintenance and steady operation of daily systems keep advancing forward, though no major breakthroughs or disruptions are reported. Ordinary functioning underpins broader development, even when not labeled as newsworthy.
David Sarnoff of RCA extols radio as the swiftest evolving modern invention. He divides its impact into Marine Communication Trans-oceanic Communication and Broadcasting, noting ship safety and transcontinental links and home access to leaders music and entertainment. He predicts easy liner connections from landlines soon.
Chairman Gary of the Steel Corporation writes to Rev. H L Bowlby of the Lord's Day Alliance stating the industry shifted from a seven to six day week after the armistice and opposing the twelve hour day with plans to eliminate it when feasible. He adds no infringement is known and remedies would be provided if found.
Adventure and romance drive Richard Harding Davis story The Scarlet Car filmed by Universal starring Herbert Rawlinson and Claire Adams at the National Theatre next Friday and Saturday August 24 25.
In a humorous exchange Redd calls a man brave for letting his wife drive when he is in the car Greene questions the meaning, and Redd clarifies with a light jab about the arrangement.
Evansville Courier notes that the tax collecting and government payrolls vastly exceed military budgets. It cites 1,000,000 laws in fifteen years and that one in twelve Americans is supported by taxes. Michigan data show half of annual wealth goes to government costs, plus 700,000 federal civilians and over twice that at state level.
A Newcastle fishing party led by R J Johnson and T S Burch returned from Clear Fork with an 81 pound catfish and several other large catches after chasing a big, troublesome fish for days. The group also included Ed Young W S Bush J T Hunt and R J Johnson Jr.
Stuart Paton who directed The Scarlet Car for Universal brings the Richard Harding Davis story to the National Theatre two days Friday and Saturday August 24 and 25 with Herbert Rawlinson in the lead. George Randolph Chester prepared the scenario. Paton also directed Conflict and is now directing The Attic of Felix Bavu at Universal City, an all star production.
The court in Graham Young County Texas will hear on the first Monday in October 1923 an application by S W Parsons for probate of the last will of R W J Parsons deceased and for letters testamentary. The notice requests all interested parties appear and contest if desired.
A playful exchange shows Little Willie asking about a lamp’s age and his mother replying that the lamp is three years old. He jokes that it’s too young to smoke, reflecting a humorous household moment.
Father asks if Bobby missed a step after he fell. Bobby replies he hit every step, rubbing his head. The exchange captures a quick domestic moment with a touch of humor.
Citation by publication summons Cecelia Culberson against C. V. Culberson in No. 7199A. The case asks restoration of Culberson’s maiden name and related relief. Court to hold at Graham Texas on September 8 1923, with weekly notices for four weeks prior.
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